In this video blog, we look closely at the skills that really make trainees successful. We go beyond the generic terms you often hear, such as communication skills or commercial awareness, and identify the key characteristics found in good trainees.

If you are interested in entering the solicitor profession, you should also know how law firms work, how they assess profitability and how they use metrics to evaluate their success. This video blog explains to key terms used by most law firms.

5. WHAT COUNTS AS WORK EXPERIENCE ON YOUR TRAINING CONTRACT APPLICATION

Do you need legal work experience? Should you include part-time jobs in your applications? All these questions are answered in this video blog. We also provide tips on how best to mention your previous work experience in your applications.

Law firms can have different partnership models. These models can have a significant impact on your training contract and future career at a firm. In this video blog we discuss the two most common partnership models for commercial law firms.

It's not all about the money! There's no denying that law is a well paid profession, particularly commercial law, but there are many additional benefits that students are not often aware of. In this video blog, we explain some of the many benefits you receive when you work for a commercial law firm.

This blog offers a completely practical guide to submitting a vacation scheme or training contract application through the Apply4Law portal. Apply4Law is a portal used by many law firms so chances are you will have to use it when applying to law firms.